About Us

Your hosts Trude Bethell and John Paice live by the motto, â€œTo give is to love and to love is to liveâ€.

This is reflected in the “little touches” that make a stay at the cottages a very special experience.

Trude is an excellent cook. She worked in some of London’s best kitchens and with a little forward notice will put great love into the preparation of a delicious meal of your choice. We also have our own wood fire pizza oven.

Both Trude and John appreciate that most guests prefer absolute privacy but wish you to know they are on hand to share their extensive knowledge of the local area or accompany you on guided tours if required.

Trude and John look forward to sharing the experience of Bethells Beach Cottages with you.

History

Original Bethells settler John Neale Bethell was removed from school at the age of nine and sent with his brother to clear family land in the Waitakere forest.